Please join us at the Tech for Good Conference on February 27-28, 2026 at the University of Chicago! Hosted by the Tech for Society Hub at the Institute of Politics, this conference welcomes all students (at any level, program of study, and university affiliation) with an interest or curiosity in leveraging technology for the public good, technology policy, and AI governance. The conference panels range a variety of topics, with speakers from industry, non-profits, think-tanks, and academia. The conference also provides networking opportunities for students to connect with professionals and each other. For interested student researchers, the conference offers the opportunity for students to present their work through a brief lightning talk.
The specific times of each panel and detailed program information will be shared by the end of January. Please check the website for updates. A separate form to register for specific panels will be sent to all attendees closer to the date of the conference. Below are the topics of each panel presented by the conference.
If you are a student doing research on topics related to the conference theme (Tech for Good), we encourage you to register to present your work in the format of a lightning talk! Each talk is limited to 5 minutes. Students may also present work from their internship experiences and/or projects, as long as it relates to the conference's theme. Students need not feel limited to academic research work, but it is very welcome! We are seeking 8-10 interested students to present their work. If we receive a lot of interest, we may not be able to accomodate all students who express interest. If we are low on student signups, we may cancel this opportunity.
Please express your interest in presenting a lightning talk through the Registration Form. Student signups for lightning talks will not be accepted after February 1 at 5PM CST. Students will be notified of their presentation status upon the form's closing, before February 3. Students should provide any accompanying materials for the talk by February 6 at 5PM CST.
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